2026 Division of Research Seed Program
Brown University’s Research Seed Program funds faculty to generate preliminary data, build interdisciplinary collaborations, and develop competitive research proposals through three targeted internal funding tracks.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Track 1 — Full proposal deadline (Research Resilience Award) | November 2026: Track 2, Phase I — EOI deadline | February 2027: Track 2, Phase I — Full proposal deadline (invited) | November 2026: Track 2, Expedited Phase II — EOI deadline | February 2027: Track 2, Expedited Phase II — Full proposal deadline (invited) | November 2026: Track 3 — EOI deadline | February 2027: Track 3 — Full proposal deadline (invited)
Funding Amounts: Track 1: up to $75,000/12 months; Track 2: up to $250,000/24 months (Phase I: $50,000, Phase II: $200,000); Track 3: up to $50,000 (single PI) or $75,000 (collaborative)/12 months
Summary: Supports Brown faculty in developing competitive research proposals, fostering collaboration, and sustaining research resilience through three internal funding tracks.
Key Information: Only Brown faculty whose research is administered through Brown are eligible to lead projects; EOIs required for most tracks.
Description
The Division of Research Seed Program at Brown University provides internal funding to support faculty in generating preliminary data, fostering new collaborations, and developing competitive research proposals. The program is structured into three tracks:
- Track 1: Research Resilience Award — Supports continuity for faculty research in areas impacted by federal funding disruptions, with a focus on resilience and adaptability.
- Track 2: Research Innovation Award — A two-phase program supporting interdisciplinary team formation and project development, with a pathway for expedited proposals for established teams.
- Track 3: Research Seed Award — Provides one-year seed funding for single- or multi-PI research projects.
The program aims to help Brown faculty secure future external funding and is complemented by mentorship and grant writing support from the Research Strategy and Development team.
